Gay Nineties Revival
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Refers to 1970s media that revives the setting and motifs of the late 1890s, a decade in history refered to as "The Gay Nineties."
Revival of the aesthetics of the 1890s (or "Gay Nineties"), common from the late 60s to late 70s. Common signifiers: Use of ferns as indoor decor, fake Tiffany lamps, use of brass and gold accents with medium-stained oak woods, "old timey" letttering. Color scheme: Brown, orange, and old gold, often with prominent maroon and light lime green accents. Prominent designers: Herb Lubalin.